1973 Citroen Dyane vs. 1973 GMC Suburban
To start off, both 1973 Citroen Dyane and 1973 GMC Suburban were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 GMC Suburban (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1973 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1973 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1710 kg more than 1973 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Citroen Dyane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 GMC Suburban (345 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Citroen Dyane | 1973 GMC Suburban | |
| Make | Citroen | GMC |
| Model | Dyane | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3300 mm |
